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305 viewsIt seems that the locating pin on the '06 throttle clamp is 180-degrees off compared to later models. The fix was simple: Use a 5/32" drill bit and drill straight through the existing hole. Easy-peasy!
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305 viewsSame thing, just a view from the back side.
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304 viewsThe stock incandescent bulb. Boooo!
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304 viewsThis shows where the retaining clip will rest. Simply put the top of the headlamp ring on the lip of the headlamp bucket and pivot the bottom section down. Make sure the retaining clip fits inside the bottom of the headlamp bucket and then gently push the bottom of the headlamp towards the bike body. Snug retaining screw to secure headlamp but don't over-tighten!
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301 viewsHow it looks in the display box before unpacking.
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300 viewsRemove the center cover on the left side to expose the end of the crank. This is what you'll see.
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299 viewsWhat was available given the meager selection at the FLAPS which caters to the V8 and truck crowd. 500-ohms per foot is dang good when compared to what Accel wires had and the stock Ducati ones!
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297 viewsHere's the LED replacement, ready for use.
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297 viewsRight side of the engine showing the two connectors for the front (horizontal) cylinder injector. The ORANGE wires from the PCIII go here.
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296 viewsOnce the bale is pulled out then the connector can be removed. As you can see, removing the bale doesn't need to be pretty to be effective.
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295 viewsPut the guard in position, put a drop of blue Lok-tite on the bolts, and tighten them up to the point of barely touching the protector.
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295 viewsRemove the two bolts that hold the fender bracket, using a 4mm Allen wrench.
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294 viewsPretty.
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294 viewsPrettier.
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293 viewsJust a very slight bend in the plug wire.
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292 viewsSlipping the boot past the end of the wire can be a little tricky so hemostats are helpful in pulling. Remember to use some WD-40 to help lubricate the wire. The blue crimpers have an MSD die in them for crimping the connectors to the wires.
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291 viewsThough you can watch the video here, it's awfully big so I suggest going to my YouTube page here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozZp4sLwWhA
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291 viewsThe 90-degree boot is on the wire and ready to be slid down. As per the instructions, just a spritz (very light coat) of WD-40 really helps move the boot down the wire.
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291 viewsThe end result of the drilling. Yes, the hole is perpendicular.
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